Pickle Shots & Second Lines College sweethearts Parker Raycroft and Gilbert Adams met as freshmen at Baylor University and have been inseparable ever since. Gilbert proposed during his family’s annual holiday trip to Colorado, leading Parker from her favorite store, Kemo Sabe, to a snow-covered bridge where he dropped to one knee on New Year’s…
AS SEEN IN THE FALL 2025 DIGITAL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
Photography by: Josh Williams Photography
Parker Raycroft and Gilbert Adams celebrated their New Orleans wedding with a day full of Southern charm, meaningful traditions and playful personal touches. From their celebration at Hotel Peter & Paul to a lively second line through the city, their wedding brought together classic New Orleans style and details that felt completely their own.
Parker + Gilbert’s New Orleans Wedding
College sweethearts Parker Raycroft and Gilbert Adams met as freshmen at Baylor University and have been inseparable ever since. Gilbert proposed during his family’s annual holiday trip to Colorado, leading Parker from her favorite store, Kemo Sabe, to a snow-covered bridge where he dropped to one knee on New Year’s Eve. “He surprised me by having my whole family fly down – we celebrated all night with both of our families!” Parker shares.
Their New Orleans wedding blended Southern charm with playful touches, including pickle shots from their favorite Baylor bar, The Buckle, hand-delivered from Waco by Parker’s sister. Guests also loved the second-line parade, a first for many of their out-of-town friends, and a celebrity cameo when the couple happened to meet James Franco at their hotel bar. With both sets of parents married in New Orleans, it was the perfect city for a love story that continues to come full circle.
Featured in the Fall 2025 Digital Issue of NOW Weddings Magazine
NOW FEATURED VENDORS:
BAKERY: Joe Gambino’s Bakery
WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER: Natalie Atkinson + Maria Gomila for Uncommon Camellia
DECOR RENTALS: True Value Rental
LIGHTING: Calfee Productions
CATERER: Bacchanal Catering
ADDITIONAL VENDORS:
VENUE: Hotel Peter and Paul | OFFICIANT: Linda Reed | REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: Commander’s Palace | WELCOME PARTY: Galeriè de Galatoire | BRIDAL GOWN: Saint Bridal, Lovely Bride | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Dessy Group, Bella Bridesmaids | GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse | PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Williams Photography | VIDEOGRAPHER: Reverent Wedding Films | FLORIST: Cry Baby Floral | SECOND LINE BAND: Big Fun Brass Band | HAIR + MAKEUP: Glam on Location | HONEYMOON: Peru (Machu Picchu) | TRAVEL AGENT: Belmond Hotels | LINENS: BBJ La Tavola | JEWELER: Julianna LeBlanc Designs | FAVORS: Hubigs Pies | LIVE GUEST PAINTINGS: Mattie Brown, Brown Art Design | INVITATIONS: MF Creative Designs + Amber LeBlanc Designs | OTHER WEDDING STATIONERY: Brown Art Design
Planning a New Orleans wedding? Parker and Gilbert’s celebration is full of inspiration for couples who love classic Southern style, meaningful traditions and a little New Orleans fun. Explore more real weddings, local wedding venues and talented Gulf South wedding professionals with NOW Weddings Magazine.
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